“This was not the first time Portugal became crowded with Jews as our people were made to flee our homes to escape persecution. Near the end of the fifteenth century, Jews sought these same shores for refuge. However, the Portuguese king wanted to wed a Spanish princess and continued the oppression in an effort to appeal to Spain.” Ava nodded, familiar with the terrible history. “Sausage has always been a popular dish in Portugal, which unfortunately made detecting Jews quite easy.” He presented the food with a spread hand. “And so, alheira. It could be hung and dried in smoke rooms like
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